THIS Mother's Day, Taunton mums and daughters are being urged to unite and join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to pledge to take part in Taunton Race for Life 5k on Sunday, July 16 at Bridgwater and Taunton College.

Money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to treat cancer and save more lives.

Brenda Scott, Cancer Research UK’s South West event manager, said: “We are urging mums and daughters in Taunton to make this Mother’s Day extra special by signing up to Race for Life.

"It’s the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together, create precious memories and join like-minded women determined to beat cancer sooner.

“Race for Life events are non-competitive and participants can choose to walk, jog or run around the course.

"Whether they’re planning a 5k amble with friends, a 10k sprint or a mud-splattered race around Pretty Muddy, every step participants take together will help to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

“Every day, 90 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South West. That’s why we’re calling on women in Taunton to sign up to Race for Life right now. Together, we can stop this devastating disease in its tracks.”

One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before.

Survival rates have doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.

Brenda added: “We’re calling on daughters in Taunton to give an extra special gift this Mother’s Day and pledge to take part in Race for Life with their mum.

“By coming together, they can be part of a formidable force of women who are all united in their determination to beat cancer. Ladies of Taunton, we’ve no doubt that you’re up to the challenge.”

To enter Race for Life today visit raceforlife.org or call 030012 30770.